Chapter 414: 8. The Knight of Albion (5)

Li Lin knows the enthusiasm for Richelieu’s expansion well. A statist will not have the slightest resistance to expansion. Any country that develops to a certain stage must expand its influence externally, seek markets and resources, and Charlemagne can’t break away from the laws of history. .
However, due to the navy's weakness and being constrained by domestic affairs, Charlemagne failed to catch up with the upsurge to divide the world. When people's passion for expansion was ignited by the Seven-Day War, everyone suddenly discovered that this great power with "the strongest military power in the world" does not have an overseas colony. For those who cannot realize the dream of expanding the natural boundary of land, overseas gold The colonies everywhere became extremely attractive.
To seize overseas colonies, Charlemagne only needs to expand its naval strength. This cannot avoid conflicts with Albion and Castile. In order to catalyze Charlieman’s power to expand the navy, Castille clearly made Castile The Asian Navy, as a key target of care, weakened the invincible fleet and the merchant fleet to an acceptable value, making the goal of catching up with the strength of the opposing navy seem easier to achieve.
Now, Li Lin wants to add a little more motivation to this uncontrollable ambition.
"Please see."
Li Lin took an exquisite sailing model from the box next to the seat, pointing to the lines that are very different from the mainstream ships.
"This is the Artillery Battleship Crown designed by Ve Ship Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of our company. As you can see, the ship is a three-mast, two-tier artillery deck structure, and its sailing speed is much faster than that of Albian’s active fast battleship. 68 artillery can destroy all targets after entering the effective damage range. Any of the warships of Castile and Albion, in front of the Crown, not only can't compete with it, but also has no chance to escape. These warships can be described as... …"
Richelieu had limited knowledge of naval warfare and ship technology, but listened to Li Lin's introduction. The Prime Minister also fully understands that this is a search for a super battleship that fully meets or even exceeds the needs of the Navy. Before the Prime Minister had recovered, Li Lin threw a bigger shock.
"...On the basis of the Crown, the company's ship designer is planning a bigger and stronger warship-the Wangjiayangyang with 110 large caliber artillery. In front of this ultimate warship, any challenger will be The volley of the round volley took off.
The bishop's pale face turned red. The eyes shone with light.
Compared with the Crown, which has entered the stage of model demonstration, the 50 artillery warships in the minds of naval shipbuilding engineers are already lacking in spirit, and they are directly reduced to unremarkable tatters in front of the Wang Family Sun. In Richelieu's mind, the crown is the savior of the navy and the key battleship to save the decline of sea power. The Wangjiayangyang is another height of existence, it is a toilet that punches Galamis. It is the Macross Fortress that kicks the zenith star, and it is a death star fortress that bombarded a planet and the galaxy. Only such a battleship can satisfy him and the navy.
What the Prime Minister does not know is that these two designs are made by the Defense Forces Naval Ship Design Institute in their spare time-the warship design team headed by Dr. Tillman is reluctant to waste precious work time for a second. On the 2400-ton wooden shell target ship, for the designers of super battleships who firmly believe that "caliber is truth, quantity is justice". The battleship with a displacement of 80,000 tons and four 6-unit 406mm 50-fold main guns can only be regarded as ordinary. Only the four double-mounted 800mm 45-fold main guns on the drawing board and four three-packed 380mm 47-fold sub-guns can be inserted into all kinds of anti-aircraft guns like a seam pin, with a displacement of 250,000 tons. Make them crazy.
For the sake of the weak heart of the Bishop, it is better not to tell him.
After playing with the new toys carefully. Richelieu regained his peace, and Li Lin on the side renewed the cup for him, not forgetting to follow the bishop's prosperity.
"According to different needs, we can strengthen the battleship, such as raising the caliber of the artillery to 150mm..."
"It's not enough. To catch up with the Royal Navy of Albion, we have to be equipped with guns over 200mm, and the warship's sailing speed cannot be lower than 10 knots."
This is Father Fisher's hobby, and what kind of consequences it will have long been proved by history.
"Then we have to lengthen the aspect ratio of the battleship and reduce the thickness of the board--"
The Prime Minister flatly refused.
"The practice of weakening the protection and airworthiness of warships cannot be accepted."
"Then increase the displacement. But the cost of the warship will become more expensive."
Historically Hans Meow did this. If it weren't for William II's money-gathering like a model's dead house to make battlecruisers, the Ocean Fleet had no interest in this tasteless ship.
When it comes to money, the Prime Minister's shrewdness and calmness are back.
Although Richelieu was a warship fanatic, he knew he wanted to build such a warship. The order must be handed over to V.e-only if they have ready-made artillery casting, professional shipbuilding equipment and technical team. After leaving them, the navy "experts" can only toss the small sampan.
The manufacturer has bluntly said that it will be very expensive, so the price is never cheap. In the current state of the Navy, it is impossible to guarantee whether it can control and maintain this expensive new warship. It is even more difficult to convince His Majesty the King and the court to approve the construction of this warship. .
Everything is the navy's fault! Naval reform must be accelerated!
"I feel that the Prime Minister should be the post of "Navigation and Trade Master" at the same time. Whether it is professional knowledge or popularity, the Prime Minister is the only suitable candidate. For the navy who undertakes new tasks in the new era, the Prime Minister’s direct Under the jurisdiction, the transition will be smoother."
Li Lin’s proposal undoubtedly scratched the itch of Richelieu again. The prime minister who was determined to reorganize the navy to seize overseas interests has long coveted the position. The Gandi family who owns it has an important influence on the royal family and wants to change. This status quo comes at a price. The other party offered a sky-high price of 560,000 Angstroms. For the clean cardinal, this is a huge sum of money that he can only make up in ten years of his life.
For Richelieu, it might be a huge sum of money, but for Li Lin, it is nothing. Since he is willing to support, that position is already in hand.
"In the Seven-Day War. We have fully witnessed the weapon performance of V.e. We hope that V.e can provide the navy with world-class warships."
"Your Majesty has great love with the Prime Minister, and I will do my best in the next time."
The Navy's order is a good form of peach-for-little, but it was originally a mouth-watering meal from V.e, so there is nothing to be happy about.
There must be something more worthwhile. But since the Prime Minister, Li Lin simply proposed it himself.
"Sir Prime Minister, once we start overseas trade and operate colonies, we need a specialized trading agency, in order to eventually compete with the East India Company in Albion."
"But this kind of thing..."
"Everything is a private act. The government only needs to issue a license. It can be war or private looting. As long as a license is obtained, it is a legal private act. No one can say anything about it, and the government does not need to bear financial expenditure. "
In other words, it is V.e's transition model. Involved in the development of overseas colonies in the form of private military companies and semi-official organizations. This is a good way to solve the problem for Charlemagne, who has a strong armed force in the country and cannot turn all his energy into pioneering colonies.
After careful consideration, Richelieu finally reluctantly agreed to this arrangement. After a few seconds of pause, he jumped attention to the successor of the V.e president.
"I heard that Young Master Ling is studying at the National Academy of Magic, and I heard that he is also a classmate with His Highness Minerva?"
"Exactly. Thanks to the favor of the Prime Minister, it is really the supreme glory of the little dog. Children born in the country will inevitably be rude. It is also hoped that he will not bore the Queen's Royal Highness."
"You are too modest, but I have heard that the son is a talented person and has a very eye-catching performance in the college entrance examination." Blowing away the steam, the old fox sipped his coffee and said:
"The day before yesterday, Albion suddenly submitted a diplomatic letter saying that the knight from Brittany hopes to communicate with the elite of the National Academy of Magic and promote the friendship between the two countries -"
Every fool knows. There has never been a friendship between Albion and Charlemagne. At this time, the so-called communication is carried out-it is obvious that it is coming to the pavilion.
It seems that this is the action taken by Queen Mary of Albion to save face for her husband Philip II and Castile under his rule, on the premise of not triggering a war conflict, Charlie Man is ashamed and defeated to the maximum The young elites of the mainland's top power seem to be a good idea.
"The other party sent the young knights holding the holy sword Ai Lundit (ght)."
"Actually the Knight of the Lake? It seems that they are desperate~EbookFREE.me~ It is exactly. I hope that the son can continue to perform well. Alas, unconsciously, His Royal Highness Minerva is approaching the marriage soon. 'S age."
"The young people's minds are now elusive, and it should be a lot of youth to practice in the Shura field."
Deliberately made the appearance of a kind teacher Yan Yan, two big and small foxes smiled flicklessly.
"I heard that the money of the Earl of Mont Francis came to the ball tonight? That child is a well-known lady in the social circle."
The cardinal seemed to think of something again, with an ambiguous smile on his cheeks, and the pointed topic blurted out, and his sophisticated eyes were fixed on the businessman.
"Indeed, it is a young lady who dances well. But na--"
Without the slightest temperature, a smile more like an inorganic substance like metal poured out the words that the guillotine fell.
"Children cannot choose their parents, nor can they change the life track laid by their parents." (To be continued...)